HP R3000v UPS User Manual

OPERATION

HP R3000v UPS User Guide S 164201731 Rev 1

Starting the UPS on Battery

NOTE: Before using this feature, the UPS must have been powered by utility power with output

enabled at least once.

To start the UPS on battery:

1. Press the

(Output On) button on the UPS front panel for at least one second.

The UPS cycles through Standby mode to Battery mode. The

(On Battery) indicator

illuminates. The UPS supplies power to your equipment.

2. Check the UPS front panel for active alarms. Resolve any active alarms before

continuing. See “Troubleshooting” on page 39.

UPS Shutdown

To shut down the UPS,

1. Press the

(Output Off) button on the UPS front panel twice within four seconds.

The UPS then transfers to Standby mode (if utility power is available) and the

(Power On) indicator turns off.

NOTE: Pressing the (Output Off) button once within four seconds transfers the UPS to Bypass

mode, if available. If Bypass mode is not available, the UPS returns to its original operating

mode.

2. Unplug the UPS from the power outlet.

Configuring the UPS for ERMs

To ensure maximum battery runtime, configure the UPS for the correct number of ERMs

through the HP Value UPS Manager software.

Battery Tests

Automatic battery tests run approximately every 30 days. You can also manually perform a

battery test by pressing the

(Output On) button for half a second.

During the battery test, the UPS transfers to Battery mode and discharges the batteries for

25 seconds under the existing load.

To run a battery test:

S The UPS must be in Normal mode, with no active alarms.

S The batteries must be fully charged.

S The bypass voltage must be acceptable.

S No manual battery test was initiated previously in the same charging cycle.

To pass the battery test, the battery voltage must remain above the threshold value during

discharge.